Korean Dictionary
How to say "Degrees Celsius" in Korean
“Degrees Celsius” in Korean is 섭씨 (pronounced "seopssi").
섭씨
seopssi
Usage & Context
The temperature scale used in Korea. Koreans use Celsius exclusively for temperature measurements. Important for understanding weather forecasts.
Example Sentence
온도가 섭씨 30도예요.
The temperature is 30 degrees Celsius.
How to use 섭씨 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Degrees Celsius” is 섭씨, romanized as seopssi.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 섭씨.
Pronunciation Guide
섭 (seop) sounds like 'sup' in 'supper' but with a clear 'p' at the end. 씨 (ssi) sounds like 'see' but with a tense, sharp 's' sound. Put it together as 'sup-see'.
More Example Sentences
Weather forecast for a city.
내일 서울의 최고 기온은 섭씨 25도입니다.
Tomorrow's high temperature in Seoul is 25 degrees Celsius.
Stating a scientific fact.
물은 섭씨 100도에서 끓어요.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Giving an instruction for household appliance settings.
냉장고 온도는 섭씨 4도로 맞춰주세요.
Please set the refrigerator temperature to 4 degrees Celsius.
Cultural Context
Koreans exclusively use the Celsius scale for all temperature measurements. You will almost never encounter Fahrenheit in daily life, weather forecasts, or news. When discussing temperature, '도' (do) is always appended, so '섭씨 30도' means '30 degrees Celsius'. This is crucial for understanding weather reports and general conversations about temperature.
Editorial note
We review entries like 섭씨 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
섭씨 30도
30 degrees Celsius
섭씨 0도
0 degrees Celsius
섭씨 몇 도예요?
What degrees Celsius is it?
Related Expressions
화씨
hwassi
Fahrenheit
기온
gion
Air temperature
온도
ondo
Temperature
영하
yeongha
Below zero (degrees)
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